Abstract
We report here the synthesis and characterization of a new type of non-ionic blue fluorescent water-soluble chromophores specifically designed for two-photon absorption microscopy. The water solubility is induced by introduction of short oligo(ethylene glycol) monomethyl ether moieties. This work has led to low molecular weight dyes with efficient two-photon absorption cross sections and high fluorescence quantum yield in organic solvents as well as in aqueous solutions.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Biphenyl Compounds / chemical synthesis*
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Biphenyl Compounds / chemistry*
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Fluorescent Dyes / chemical synthesis*
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Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
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Molecular Structure
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Molecular Weight
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Photons
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Quantum Theory
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Solubility
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Spectrometry, Fluorescence
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Stilbenes / chemical synthesis*
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Stilbenes / chemistry*
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Water / chemistry
Substances
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4,4'-bis(3',4',5'-tridodecyloxystilbene-4-yl)biphenyl
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Biphenyl Compounds
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Fluorescent Dyes
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Stilbenes
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Water